ASIS Foundation Research

Connecting Research in Security to Practice (CRISP) reports provide practical, researched-based techniques to help security professionals tackle a wide range of security issues.
 

Preventing Burglary in Commercial and Institutional Settings: A Place Management and Partnerships Approach

Tim Prenzler, PhD

In this report Tim Prenzler, PhD, looks at how to assess, manage, and respond to burglaries that occur at commercial and industrial sites. While there is a considerable amount written about domestic burglary, research is less in evidence when the locale is non-residential. His report looks at the context in which burglaries occur, and includes a consideration of the burglar's approach. He examines a range of solutions, which aim to make it more difficult for would be offenders particularly in the workplace, and he shows where security managers can have an impact. Drawing together a range of data, he looks at approaches from different levels, from the police, the government, and from those closer to the offence, the "place managers." Those charged with preventing burglary at commercial and institutional settings now have a source of information, which connects research to practice to guide them in their prevention strategies. Download (pdf)

Organized Retail Crime: Assessing the Risk and Developing Effective Strategies

Walter E. Palmer, CPP, CFI, CFE
Chris Richardson, CPP

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) poses a significant threat to the economic welfare of the $4.7 trillion retail industry in the United States. Fueled by the emergence of Internet auction sites, lack of effective legislation, and the ability to reintroduce stolen goods in the supply chain, ORC is a growing concern that warrants attention from retail, law enforcement, and legislators. In this CRISP report, Palmer and Richardson summarize previous research, examine measures already in place, and offer a number of models to guide practitioners. Download (pdf)

From the Ground Up: Security for Tall Buildings

Dennis Challinger

This report examines security threats, building vulnerabilities, and the variety of current responses to the challenge of tall building security. Challinger also reports on research relating to physical design and crime in tall buildings, including risks in car parks. This report will help security practitioners think in a more informed way about protecting occupants, visitors, and others who use tall buildings, as well as protecting the buildings and their contents.
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Preventing Gun Violence in the Workplace

Dana Loomis, PhD

New legislation may complicate your company's "no-weapons" policies. And there are many more potential perpetrators than just the usual suspects, from disgruntled former employees to domestic disturbances gone toxic. This report details the host of practical opportunities to prevent problems and minimize potential threats. Download (pdf)

Strategies to Detect and Prevent Workplace Dishonesty

Read Hayes, PhD

Employers CAN promote a culture of honesty. Research-informed, practical strategies reduce counterproductive workplace behaviors, including minor—and major—thefts and frauds. This report examines ways to disarm counterproductive and criminal employee behaviors and prevent employees from even thinking of swaying from acceptable workplace norms.
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Lost Laptops = Lost Data: Measuring Costs, Managing Threats

Glen Kitteringham, CPP

Replacing stolen units is just the start: lost productivity, damaged credibility, frayed customer relations, and heavy legal consequences can cripple your organization. This report reveals seven steps to protect laptops—and data—at the office, on the road, or at home. You get practical checklists and classification schemes to help determine adequate levels of data protection. Plus physical, electronic, and security measures you can
immediately implement. Download (pdf)

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CRISP Reports?

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